way down // frank iero au

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"It's all so beautiful." Belle says, looking around at the lights and the rides.

"Yea, it is."

She looks at Frank. He's not looking at anyone but her.

"Frank." She giggles, lightly slapping his arm. He just smiles back.

They walk slowly down the dock, arms linked. The other's are off doing their own things. Frank tugs at the collar of his shirt a couple times, and drags his fingers through his still drying hair.

"Frank? Is everything alright?"

"Yea. Um..look the sunset!!"

Her head slowly turns from him to the sun dipping behind the water.

"Wow." she breaths, walking to the end of the dock. She reaches out toward the orange rays, trying in vain, to touch the sun.

"B-Belle?"

She spine around to see Frank on one knee.

"What-"

He takes her left hand, shushing her.

"I've known you since we were kids. And I've loved you. The way you don't put up with anybody's crap, including mine and your brothers. You try to find the happier things in every situation. I love you so much. I want you to be the girl waiting for me when I come home. So, Anabelle Marie Way. Will you marry me?"

Tears are streaming down her cheeks as she nods frantically. He smiles widely and slips the simple silver band with a small diamond, on her left ring finger.

"I love you I love you." she cries, wrapping her arms around his neck. He laughs, hugging her back.

"I love you too, Belle."

Clapping and cheering suddenly erupt around them. A small crowd has gathered, their friends at the head of it.

Gerard is clapping loudly, his eyes watering.

The girls scream and rush to her, as the boys congratulate Frank.

Belle sees Mikey at the back of the crowd, a steely glare on his face.

"I'll be right back."

She pushes through the people,nodding as they congratulate her. Mikey watches her, and stays where he is.

Once the crowd has moved away, she turns to him.

"What's wrong?"

"I don't think you should marry Frank."

"W-What?"

"He didn't ask for my approval and he's not good for you."

"You're my younger brother, Mikey. He only needed to ask Gerard. And name one reason he's bad for me."

"All he ever does is kiss you!! You think He really wants to marry you to support you?!"

Belle's face is steadily going red with anger.

"Yes, Michael!! I think is marrying me to support me!! Stop trying to be like dad!! He's gone and you're not him!!"

"What would he say about this!!!"

"I THINK HE WOULD BE PROUD AND NOT A JUDGMENTAL DICK."

"I THINK HE WOULD BE ASHAMED. LOOK AT FRANK, BELLE."

"YOU WILL NOT INSULT THE MAN I LOVE. IF YOU DON'T LIKE HIM, FINE. DONT COME TO THE WEDDING. BUT MARK MY WORDS, MICHAEL. YOU WILL NEVER STEP FOOT IN MY HOUSE EVER AGAIN."

"WHY WOULD I WANT TO!! YOU'LL JUST BE THERE ALONE WAITING FOR ME TO SAY I TOLD YOU SO."

Their voices have increased volume and are echoing around the dock. People rush past, afraid of what might happen if the stared too long.

"FINE. I CAN JUST LIVE MY LIFE WITHOUT YOU."

"HAVE FUN."

The siblings send one final glare at each other. Gerard runs after Mikey, and Belle grabs Frank, tugging him in the other direction. They walk in silence for a little while, walking back toward where the apartments are.

"Belle-"

"Jus-just give me a minute, Frankie."

He nods, keeping his fingers locked with her's. The quietly climb the stairs, and go in the apartment.

As soon as their in, Belle bursts into tears.

"Shhh. Calm down, Doll."

"I didn't want you to see or hear that."

"It's okay. Its okay. I love you so much. No matter what other people say. Okay?"

She nods, still wiping tears.

"And guess what. As soon as I get back, we're getting married. The very second I see you, there's gonna be a priest and a dress and the works, and we will get married right that second."

"Okay." she laughs, looking up at him.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

She presses her lips to his, her fingers dancing a bit to unbutton his coat.

He smirks and follows her lead.

Make the rest up you dirty little readers. I don't write smut.

Mikey and Belle fought. Oh no.

Welp. Next chapter on its way!!!